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Auckland International Buskers Festival About to Begin

International Buskers Festival ready to burst onto the streets of Auckland!

International award winning Street Performers will set the BIG little city alight with their awe inspiring, death defying stunts and humour this Auckland Anniversary Weekend!

The Festival features the USA Break Dancers; winners of the 2009 Street Performers World Championships and feature act at the US Open and NFL Super Bowl, Space Cowboy; current holder of four Guinness World Records, Duke Dreamer from Australia’s Got Talent, and much more.

The Festival is comprised of six sites spread throughout Auckland’s BIG little City. Sites include Viaduct Harbour, Vulcan Lane, Downtown/Britomart, Princes Wharf, and the Seafood Festival/Eastern Viaduct, Viaduct Harbour.

The night shows have been part of the Festival since 2003 and are a great way to socialise with friends whilst enjoying good outdoor dining in a fun and comical environment.

Acts for the 2011 Festival include:

o USA Break Dancers (USA)
o Duke Dreamer (Australia)
o The Space Cowboy (Australia)
o Sharon Mahoney (Canada)
o Hemlock (Australia)
o Mr Fungus (New Zealand)
o Franktastico (Italy/UK)
o Damien Ryan (Australia)
o Benny B (Australia)

Vote for your favourite performer with The People’s Choice Award.

For more information on the amazing spectacle that is the Auckland International Buskers Festival visit www.aucklandbuskersfestival.co.nz

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